American League Central champions

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Detroit Tigers assistant athletic trainer Steve Carter (left) and third baseman Brandon Inge (right) celebrate in the locker room after the game against the Oakland Athletics. The Tigers defeated the Athletics 3-1 and clinched the A.L. Central.

Detroit Tigers assistant athletic trainer Steve Carter (left) and third baseman Brandon Inge (right) celebrate in the locker room after the game against the Oakland Athletics. The Tigers defeated the Athletics 3-1 and clinched the A.L. Central.